The Old Fishmarket food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
The Old Fishmarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Old Fishmarket was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sankeys Oyster Bar, The Old Fish Market, The Pantiles, TN2 5TN
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Old Fishmarket among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ← The Old Fishmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Fishmarket none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Fishmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte's In The Pantiles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Eggs Eleven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Framptons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Casa Da Claudia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cassidy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Old Fishmarket
What is The Old Fishmarket's food hygiene rating?
The Old Fishmarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Old Fishmarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Fishmarket last inspected?
The Old Fishmarket was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Fishmarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Fishmarket compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Fishmarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Old Fishmarket and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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